Summary This position is located in the Executive Office of the President (EOP), Office of Administration (OA). Serves as Manager, Operations serving in a confidential advisory role on all Office of Administration Information Technology (OAIT) policy and program matters, providing background information and serving as a communications channel on various special tasks involving the EOP, Executive Branch and external affairs of the office. Responsibilities As a Operations Manager, GS-0301-14, your typical work assignments may include the following: Directs and oversees the organization's administrative operations, including human resources, budget, procurement, workforce management, and internal administrative processes. Serves as a senior management advisor to the Chief and Deputy Chiefs on complex administrative, operational, and policy matters. Participates in developing and implementing organizational goals, policies, and operational strategies. Serves as the primary liaison between program officials and the Office of the Chief Financial Officer on acquisition and procurement matters. Coordinates the development and review of acquisition plans, statements of work, performance work statements, technical requirements, evaluation criteria, and supporting procurement documentation. Directs and oversees human capital initiatives, workforce planning, employee development, training, and performance management activities. Oversees administrative programs, projects, and resource management activities to ensure effective utilization of human, financial, and organizational resources. Provides direct supervision of professional staff, including assigning and reviewing work, establishing priorities, evaluating performance, identifying training needs, resolving employee concerns, and implementing measures to improve productivity and organizational performance. Requirements Conditions of Employment Qualifications MINIMUM QUALIFICATION REQUIREMENTS: All applicants must meet the qualification requirements outlined below to be considered minimally qualified for this position. The qualification requirements are in accordance with the Office of Personnel Management Qualification Standards. TIME-IN-GRADE REQUIREMENTS: Applicants possess one full year (52 weeks) of specialized experience at or equivalent to the next lower grade level or pay band in Federal service or equivalent experience in the private or public sector. SPECIALIZED EXPERIENCE: Applicants must have a minimum of one year of specialized experience at a level of difficulty and responsibility comparable to the next lower grade or comparable pay band in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector. ALL QUALIFICATIONS MUST BE MET BY THE CLOSING DATE OF THIS ANNOUNCEMENT. You may qualify at the GS-14 level, if you fulfill the following qualification requirement: One year of specialized experience equivalent to the GS-13 grade level in the Federal service or equivalent experience in the private sector, that demonstrates the following: 1. Managing and directing administrative operations involving human resources, budget, procurement, and organizational resources to ensure compliance with applicable laws, regulations, policies, and management objectives; 2. Managing acquisition and procurement activities, including developing and reviewing acquisition documentation, statements of work, performance work statements, technical requirements, and procurement justifications in coordination with contracting and program officials; 3.Providing senior-level management advisory services and developing, interpreting, and implementing organizational policies, procedures, and administrative programs to address complex operational issues and support strategic objectives; and 4. Leading and supervising staff responsible for administrative programs and operations, including assigning and evaluating work, establishing priorities, resolving complex personnel and operational issues, and implementing process improvements. Experience refers to paid and unpaid experience, including volunteer work done through National Service program (e.g., Peace Corps, AmeriCorps) and other organizations (e.g., professional; philanthropic; religious; spiritual; community, student, social). Volunteer work helps build critical competencies, knowledge, and skills and can provide valuable training and experience that translates directly to paid employment. You will receive credit for all qualifying experience, including volunteer experience. Education Additional Information Veterans Employment Opportunity Act (VEOA): To be eligible for a VEOA appointment under Merit Promotion procedures, you must be a preference eligible or a Veteran separated after 3 years or more of continuous active service performed under honorable conditions. Active Duty Military Members MAY apply under this announcement due to the Veterans Opportunity to Work (VOW) Act. You must submit a certification of expected discharge or release from active duty under honorable conditions along with your application for Federal employment. A certification is a document from the armed forces that certifies the service member is expected to be discharged or released from active duty service in the armed forces under honorable conditions not later than 120 days from the date of application. If selected, appointment eligibility requirements must be met prior to the effective date of appointment. Interagency Career Transition Assistance Programs & Career Transition Assistance Programs: These programs apply to employees who have been involuntarily separated from a Federal service position within the competitive service or Federal service employees whose positions have been deemed surplus or no longer needed. To receive selection priority for this position, you must: (1) meet CTAP or ICTAP eligibility criteria; (2) be rated well-qualified for the position with a score of 85 or above; and, (3) submit the appropriate documentation to support your CTAP or ICTAP eligibility. For more information visit: http://www.opm.gov/rif/employee\guides/career\transition.asp. For more information about ICTAP eligibility please review the following link: https://www.usajobs.gov/Help/working-in-government/unique-hiring-paths/federal-employees/ictap/ Equal Employment Opportunity (EEO) Policy Statement: http://www.eeoc.gov/federal/index.cfm Employment Information Resources - Resource Center: https://help.usajobs.gov/index.php/Main_Page Noncompetitive Appointment Authorities: For more information on noncompetitive appointment authority eligibility requirements: Person with Disabilities - Schedule A Special Hiring Authorities for Veterans Special Hiring Authorities for Certain Military Spouses Other Special Appointment Authorities Reasonable Accommodation (RA) Requests: If you believe you have a disability (i.e., physical or mental), covered by the Rehabilitation Act of 1973 as amended that would interfere with completing the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, you will be granted the opportunity to request a RA in your online application. Requests for RA for the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments and appropriate supporting documentation for RA must be received prior to starting the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments. Decisions on requests for RA are made on a case-by-case basis. If you meet the minimum qualifications of the position, after notification of the adjudication of your request, you will receive an email invitation to complete the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments, based on your adjudication decision. You must complete all assessments within 48 hours of receiving the URL to access the USA Hire Competency Based Assessments if you received the link after the close of the announcement. To determine if you need a RA, please review the Procedures for Requesting a Reasonable Accommodation for Online Assessments. (https://appsupport.usastaffing.gov/hc/en-us/sections/28980686389652-Reasonable-Accommodation-Information)

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